Sustainability – it’s part of the Böllhoff DNA

We create connections for a sustainable future. Our products are used in numerous industries and contribute to the conservation of resources and reduction of CO₂ emissions. For example, we support lightweight construction for various industrial sectors in two ways: We provide solutions for joining special lightweight components and optimise the weight of our fasteners.

We also provide customers with our expertise beyond that. Additional potential for sustainability results from good connection design. Functional optimisation often means that an equally strong connection can be achieved with fewer and smaller fasteners than before, thus using less material and resources. We support our customers on the way to an optimal connection with our application technology consulting service ECOTECH.

The best energy is the one that is not consumed in the first place. This is why we are always looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption, for example through more efficient production processes and machines.

In addition, we focus on further optimisations to our energy mix. Renewable forms of energy play an important role here. For example, we will expand our energy generation through photovoltaic systems over the coming years, both nationally and internationally. In cases where we cannot cover our electricity needs ourselves using sustainable energy technology, we are increasingly purchasing electricity generated from renewable sources.

Climate change poses great challenges for the entire world population. The rise in global temperatures can only be stopped if we all get involved. It is therefore part of our corporate responsibility to make tangible contributions to environmental and climate protection, and to move continuously towards carbon neutrality in 2030. We do this by balancing the emissions that we cause directly and indirectly, identifying potential for improvement, and implementing measures to reduce emissions. Our next milestone is to cut Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 2024, with a 25% reduction on the figures for 2020.

At Böllhoff, we value diversity as an enrichment for society as well as for our corporate group. All employees throughout the company receive the same appreciation and are treated equally. That applies regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or world view. This core principle is firmly established in our mission statement under the heading “Fairness – our teamwork is marked by respect and partnership” and is practised in all of our branches around the world.

With our occupational health and safety management (certified according to ISO 45001), we implement health and safety in the workplace in a practice-oriented manner. With the integration of occupational health and safety into our integrated management system, we can systematically identify potential for optimisation. We also promote the health of our employees with measures that go far beyond compulsory measures (elective and recommended preventive care). Numerous other occupational healthcare options are available as part of our training programme.

For around 100 years, our head office has been located in Bielefeld, East Westphalia, and we feel a close connection to the people in the region. This is why we are financially and actively involved in numerous local charitable initiatives and associations. We also support the region through the work of the Wolfgang and Regina Böllhoff Foundation. The foundation supports young people in their academic and personal development through its two funding programs “Ich will” and “Hand in Hand”.

Böllhoff is also committed to the international charitable work, within the framework of its foundations. The Mechthild Böllhoff Foundation supports social, charitable and church initiatives in Israel, Palestine and Jordan. The main focus of these activities is medical treatment for those in need and training for young people. The non-profit association Instituto Böllhoff de Medula supports patients with blood diseases, especially leukemia. From Jundiaí in Brazil, we enable successful bone marrow transplants and reduce waiting times for a suitable donation. In addition, there are numerous external initiatives and associations that our branches around the world actively cooperate with, in some cases for many years now.

Sport and well-being are inextricably linked. This is why we support sports clubs locally as well as nationally. We have already provided jerseys for over 150 youth football teams in the U7 to U10 age groups. In September 2021, we extended this commitment to the U11 to U19 age groups with the "Jerseys seek players" campaign. In addition, we are involved in the Bündnis Ostwestfalen alliance of companies. This way, we are helping to preserve the local Bundesliga football club Arminia Bielefeld as a cultural asset and an important regional icon.